Line Number (LN):123
MSN:36227
Variant:Boeing B787-8
Current Registration:VH-VKA
Current Operator:Jetstar
Owner/Lessor:Qantas
First Operator:Qantas
All Operators: Jetstar, Qantas
Current Status:Active
Configuration:W56Y282
B788
Operational History
DateMovement TypeRegOperatorDetailStatusUpdate
21 Feb 2021NoteworthyVH-VKAJetstarParked due to the COVID-19 VirusActiveUpdate
17 May 2017IncidentVH-VKAJetstarFlap asymmetry and result of tyre debris from wheel number 6ActiveUpdate
15 Dec 2016IncidentVH-VKAJetstarReturned to service following repairsActiveUpdate
29 Nov 2016IncidentVH-VKAJetstarWhilst performing flight JQ-1 from Melbourne to Honolulu the aircraft departed from Runway 16 when the aircraft suffered a bird strike. No abnormal indications to the crew where shown by the aircraft and they therefore continued to Honolulu without Any further known issues landing 10 hours later. Post flight inspection however showed terminal damage to the number 1 engine and therefore requires replacement, aircraft grounded.GroundedUpdate
01 Oct 2013NoteworthyVH-VKAQantas1st QantasActiveUpdate
01 Oct 2013NoteworthyVH-VKAJetstarLeased to AirlineActiveUpdate
30 Sep 2013MovementVH-VKAQantasNew aircraft - Delivered to airlineActiveUpdate
14 Sep 2013MovementVH-VKAQantasFirst FlightOn OrderUpdate
13 Jul 2013MovementVH-VKAQantasRolled out (New Aircraft)On OrderUpdate
13 May 2013MovementVH-VKAQantasEntered Final AssemblyOn OrderUpdate
01 Jan 2009MovementVH-VKAQantasPowered by GE Genx-1BOn OrderUpdate
01 Jan 2009MovementVH-VKAQantasBuilt at EverettOn OrderUpdate
01 Jan 2009NoteworthyVH-VKAQantasBuild Type - Production StandardOn OrderUpdate

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